A mixed side again
XI | Ederson, Walker (C), Ake, Laporte, Gomez, Lewis, Phillips, Palmer, Mahrez, Foden, Alvarez
SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Stones, Gundogan, Haaland, Rodrigo, Bernardo, Charles, Robertson, Knight
Loads of rested players as expected but should still win. C'mon City
Ake is becoming one of our best players
Brentford are a decent side
Fairly shit first half really. We're not getting much out of this.
Needed a brew to stop me nodding off
as it stands at Half time Everton are down
and fat Sam down , easy money
Not a meaningful match but still should not have lost it.
meaningless game and the squad fresh for next week
Well Pep wanted to maintain rhythm, that is that fucked. Then he says we've four players - Kev, Jack, Dias and Manuel not fit. All of a sudden it is not looking good. We need at least Kev and one of the defenders fit.
In fairness I think the injuries are minor or more spin than substance.
PL rules stipulate that you must play your strongest side - to protect the integrity of the competition. In other words you can't say I'm playing the youth team today as the FA cup is more important next week. If, however, some players have 'niggles' it is sufficient to not have them in the squad. Hopefully we will have a fully fit bunch ready to go for the next two monumental games. If we win the treble I will have no issues if the Lord takes me the following day !
to be fair the two Madrid games and Everton in between were tough for the players and now we have time to prepare for the two cup finals
Hope those who were injured have had the magic sponge treatment and are now fully "recovered."